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Young Adult Matters

Name: Young Adult Matters
Director: Lee Hwan
Released: 2021
Duration: 127 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2021

Director

Lee Hwan

Runtime

127 minutes

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Young Adult Matters is a social realist drama that prioritizes the empowerment of underrepresented youth against rigid institutional structures. It successfully deconstructs the 'ideal' family and school, portraying them as obstacles rather than support systems. The film's strength lies in its subversion of traditional social hierarchies and its emphasis on female autonomy. However, it lacks diversity in other key areas. There is no explicit LGBTQ+ representation or neurodivergent character arcs, and the racial landscape remains largely homogeneous within its specific cultural framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Young Adult Matters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. The narrative focuses solely on the issues of unplanned pregnancy and social isolation.

How does Young Adult Matters portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on a female protagonist who takes control of her life. It highlights the tension between personal freedom and societal pressures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Young Adult Matters?

Fair

With a predominantly homogenous cast, the film explores social stratification through the experiences of runaway characters within a domestic context.

How does Young Adult Matters represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative critiques traditional institutions such as the family and school, presenting them as sources of oppression. It emphasizes moral complexity and situational ethics over strict moral codes.

Does Young Adult Matters include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities central to the character arcs. The film does not feature any representation of disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies and expectations of female domesticity.
Critically deconstructs the family and educational systems as oppressive institutions.
Highlights individual ability to act and bodily autonomy in the face of systemic failure.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationship structures.
Does not feature diverse racial or multi-layered casting within the domestic setting.
No representation of visible or invisible disabilities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Se-jin, a high school student, becomes pregnant and gets ostracized by her family and school. While wandering the streets, she meets Joo-yeong, an experienced runaway, and tries to get an abortion with Joo-yeong's help.

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